The golden color illustrates the deposition of biocompatible polymers on two genetically targeted neurons at right, sparing neighboring cells. The selective deposition of these polymers,…
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University of California, Berkeley, researchers have created a new technique that utilizes photolithography and programmable DNA to rapidly “print” two-dimensional arrays of cells and proteins…
Using musical scores to code the structure and folding of proteins composed of amino acids, each of which vibrates with a unique sound. Credit: Markus…
This image shows a fold (shape) that may have been one of the earliest proteins in the evolution of metabolism. Credit: Vikas Nanda/Rutgers University Rutgers…
Researchers at Chalmers have developed a new synthetic rubber-like material with a unique combination of properties. The material could be suitable for applications in various…
Mixtures of POPs (green) and ELPs (blue) can be used to create a variety of new microparticle architectures including porous particles (left) and ‘fruits-on-a-vine’ networks…
Hawaiian bobtail squid. Two genetic factors that control the expression of a key gene required by the luminescent bacteria that inhabit the squid’s light organs…
Artist impression of an alcohol-induced interstrand crosslink (ICL). The ICL is the yellow connection between both DNA strands, making them stick together. Credit: Copyright MRC…
Biomedical engineers Bruce Lee and Saleh Akram Bhuiyan test catechol-containing adhesives to make underwater smart glue. Credit: Sarah Bird/Michigan Tech *:nth-child(1)>*:nth-child(6)>*:nth-child(2)>*:nth-child(1)>*:nth-child(1)>*:nth-child(1)>*:nth-child(1)” data-ae_styles=”display;block;position;static;float;none;clear;none;overflow;visible;column-count;auto;column-width;auto;column-span;none;contain;none”>With a small zap…
Durian fruit is known as the “king of fruits” in some regions. The durian is distinctive for its large size, strong odor, and thorn-covered rind.…
The virtual lab connecting Southampton, Zurich and Padova. Credit: University of Southampton Research on novel nanoelectronics devices led by the University of Southampton enabled brain…
Approach focuses on 3D structures to simplify protein creation. Researchers have developed a process that could sharply reduce the work involved in computational protein design,…
Synthetic biology researchers have developed a system that can rapidly create cell-free ribosomes in a test tube, then select the ribosome that can perform a…
Researchers have developed a secret sauce for using waste bread as a medium to grow bacteria, yeasts, and other microorganisms for fermented food production. As…
Scientists at Trinity College Dublin have identified a rare, new cell in the immune system with “Jekyll and Hyde properties.” These cells play a key…
Professor Eric Brown (left); research associate Maya Farha (centre), and postdoctoral fellow Omar El-Halfawy, are authors of the study and members of the Michael G.…
Eco superglue demonstration. Credit: Aalto University In a study published in Advanced Materials, researchers at Aalto University, the University of Tokyo, Sichuan University, and the…
Model chiral macrocycle (shown in blue) in the catalytic pocket of the enzyme CALB (shown in grey, catalytic serine 105 colored in green [PDB ID…
Matthew Shoulders. Credit: Gretchen Ertl Matt Shoulders investigates how proteins assume their shape and hopes to shed light on diseases linked to flawed protein folding.…
Cell therapies hold great promise for revolutionizing the treatment of cancers and autoimmune diseases. But this multibillion-dollar industry requires long-term storage of cells at super-cold…